Building Permits in San Luis Obispo County, California

Access 54,657 building permits issued in San Luis Obispo County, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official San Luis Obispo County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

54,657
Total permits
3,883
Last 12 months
82
Last 30 days
-74%
vs same period prior year
Jun 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
846
Electrical
315
Addition
267
Grading
210
Fire alarm
207
EV charger
75
Plumbing
66
Pool
51
Demolition
49
Renovation
27

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in San Luis Obispo County, California. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access San Luis Obispo County permit data via API

Query San Luis Obispo County, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all San Luis Obispo County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=San%20Luis%20Obispo%20County&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get San Luis Obispo County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official San Luis Obispo County open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the San Luis Obispo County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for San Luis Obispo County, California was issued on June 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access San Luis Obispo County permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter San Luis Obispo County permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export San Luis Obispo County permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a San Luis Obispo County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in San Luis Obispo County, California is 29 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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